# Astah Professional Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Astah Professional the right Application Development solution for you? Explore 33 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/254487/astah-Professional/reviews --- Astah Professional 4.5 (33) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/254487/astah-Professional/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Astah Professional Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews DG David G DirectorInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It offers an exactly appropriate amount of helpful guidance for less experienced users and has a highly flexible backbone, which lets experienced modelers use it in appropriate ways for a wide range of projects.“ January 30, 2023 CJ Cynthia J Associate ProfessorComputer Software, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “A decent tool for the money and has all the various UML diagrams.“ February 7, 2024 DG David G DirectorInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I have grown to rely on it heavily, both when working out a complex software or database structure and when explaining it to others. When I recently left a situation where I was employed to re-start my own consultancy business, Astah was one of the first products I decided to buy on my own account.“ January 30, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 33 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Artur R. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best software to create UML diagrams" July 10, 2023 4.0 Pros Good features to create UML diagrams, easy to use. Cons Expensive if you don't receive your income in dollars. Review Source DD Danny D. Architect Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why Astah after all these other modeling tools?" October 19, 2022 4.0 My overall experience with Astah has been very good over the years and I will continue to use the tool in coming years. Pros Today, when using a modeling tool, my primary concern regards the usability of the tool. If I need to model something quickly then I want to be able to get my ideas onto a canvas quickly and easily. The last thing that I want to do is to wrestle with the tool as my ideas and thoughts float away.The installability of the tool is really good as well as I never have any issues with updates/upgrades and they are always welcome as I know the vendor always adds some new feature that I didn't know that I needed. Cons One of my biggest complaints about Astah has been its lack of good and reliable reverse engineering, specifically with C++. Another feature that I wish was improved is the sharing of models and I don't believe that the current feature is good enough. Alternatives considered [Enterprise Architect](https://www.capterra.com/p/78757/Enterprise-Architect/)[StarUML](https://www.capterra.com/p/235358/StarUML/) Reason for choosing Astah Professional Usability has been the primary quality that Astah has proved above the others. Review Source CJ Cynthia J. Associate Professor Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good for teaching" February 7, 2024 2.0 A decent tool for the money and has all the various UML diagrams. Pros They offer a 1 year free license to students. Cons Some of the labeling on the different components in the diagram is confusing. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Enterprise Architect Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Astah pro review" October 30, 2023 4.0 Very good. I work nearly full day with Astah since the creation of Jude Pros Adherence to UML method. Look & feel. real referential between diagrams Cons Some bugs on large files Search (see above) not possible to adapt models to other methods (TOGAF, BPMN...) no link between activities & lanes in activity diagrams and other UML components (actors...) Switched from [IBM Cognos Analytics](https://www.capterra.com/p/240583/IBM-Cognos-Analytics/) Rational Rose was too expensive. Other tools not enough UML compatible. Review Source CC Crystal C. Office Manager Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Amazing modeling tool!" February 29, 2024 5.0 Pros When searching for a new modeling tool, we came across Astah Professional. We were skeptical of the features and so elected to try the free trial. Boy are we glad we did! We went ahead an purchased multiple licenses because the product does everything it says and then some! It is by far the easiest, most helpful modeling tool we've come across, and has made our diagramming much smoother and more efficient. Any questions we've had have been promptly answered by the support team, and they are always very courteous and informative. Definitely worth the price! Cons There is nothing that is a deal breaker for us. In terms of preference, it would be nice for operation parameters to have initial values as an option, but the type modifier works well enough for our purposes. Switched from [Papyrus](https://www.capterra.com/p/162572/Papyrus/) We were having a hard time utilizing their IDE and the documentation was overly complicated to get through and understand. The learning curve was just too high. Review Source HB Henk B. Systems Engineer Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Initial review" April 29, 2024 4.0 I am using it for quick UML model development for which is works perfect. Pros 1\. Ease of use 2. UML coverage 3. Extendibility Cons 1\. Limited model interchangability 2. Web enablement 3. Brand familiarity Alternatives considered [Enterprise Architect](https://www.capterra.com/p/78757/Enterprise-Architect/) Reason for choosing Astah Professional For not using it daily it works perfect. Tools like EA are so extended. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Manager, App Dev Program Development Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CASE tool Forward Emgineering Value " July 25, 2024 5.0 Delivered great value project after project during initial DB design and process/data flow modeling for scope and boundary definition. Pros Supports IE (crows foot) notation for ERD. Robust data dictionary support. Reverse engineering of schema. UML and DFD (+Yordon DeMarco). Windows, Mac, and Linux clients! Cons Still lack reverse engineering from DDL scripts. Review Source KJ Kyle J. Software Engineer Defense & Space Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "If you enjoy UML Diagramming, you won't regret using Astah!" July 1, 2024 5.0 My experience has been great and I plan to keep using Astah throughout my development career as a software Engineer. Pros The ease of creating, editing, and using the different uml diagrams that Astah has to offer is the best part. I was introduced to Astah in my college years and instantly saw its potential benefit for my career. Cons I don't believe I have any dislikes to report at the moment. The software is pretty solid. Review Source GR George R. Principal Systems Engineer Defense & Space Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Astah Professional is outstanding" August 9, 2023 5.0 I use Astah for use case and sequence diagrams for the most part. Both of these diagrams should be imported into Astah from spreadsheets, but that powerful import facility does not exist. Pros The colorful and easy to create UML diagrams, especially the sequence diagrams, convey detailed information in a very effective way. Cons The import facility is not very robust, meaning that almost everything must be manually entered into the UML model. When most of the system data is already managed in large spreadsheets, it would be helpful to tailor the spreadsheet data and then import it directly into Astah, where Astah would create the objects along with their attributes and relationships and then auto generate the appropriate diagram. Review Source Response from Change Vision August 14, 2023 Thank you for your feedback! You may already know this but you can create objects and attributes by pasting texts from Clipboard. (Not relationships though.) https://astah.net/support/astah-pro/user-guide/diagram-editor/#from-clipboard In your case, You can copy all the texts that will become Lifeline names in the spreadsheet, then paste them on the Sequence diagram. Then you will have all the Lifelines at once. Or, 1. Create a Class diagram, copy texts to clipboard that will become Class names. 2. Paste them on Class diagram, then you will have all the Classes with the pasted text as their names. 3. Copy texts to clipboard that will become their attributes/operations. 4. Select a Class on the diagram that you want to add attributes/operations, then paste the copied text 5. Now Attributes/Operations will be added to the Class 6. Create a Sequence diagram, drag all the Classes from the tree to the Sequence diagram 7. Now you will have Lifelines with dragged Classes as base classes. DG David G. Director Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An asset at many levels" January 30, 2023 5.0 I have grown to rely on it heavily, both when working out a complex software or database structure and when explaining it to others.When I recently left a situation where I was employed to re-start my own consultancy business, Astah was one of the first products I decided to buy on my own account. It has already helped me to secure a substantial contract. Pros Having used Astah for many years in both team-based contexts and individually, it has always been both easy to use and easy to deploy.I selected it over others both because of its flexibility in use and its adherence to UML modelling conventions. It offers an exactly appropriate amount of helpful guidance for less experienced users and has a highly flexible backbone, which lets experienced modelers use it in appropriate ways for a wide range of projects. Cons Most of the slight reservations I had with earlier version have been addressed. They related more to the on-screen presentation controls like font controls. Most of the designs I work on as a software architect need to be made visually attractive as well as rigorously modeled, and in earlier version I had to do some post-processing to achieve that. Now, though, it's easy. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer 会社員 Information Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "データモデリング" October 21, 2022 4.0 作業標準化に適している。 Pros データモデリングで使用でき、間違ったリレーションなどが引けないようになっているので、正しいモデルが書ける。 Cons ＵＩが直感的にわかりにくいため、使いにくい。 Alternatives considered [erwin Data Modeler](https://www.capterra.com/p/155764/erwin-Data-Modeler/) Reason for choosing Astah Professional 価格 Review Source RP Rodrigo P. PXM Consultant Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ein vielseitiges und intuitives Diagrammwerkzeug" April 11, 2024 5.0 Pros Eine der herausragenden Funktionen von Astah ist die Unterstützung für verschiedene Diagrammtypen, darunter UML, ER, Flussdiagramm und Mind Map. Cons Fehlt eine Beispiellibrary und die Dokumentation ist nicht sehr umfassend. Switched from [Visual Paradigm](https://www.capterra.com/p/145716/Visual-Paradigm/) Preis und Plattformunterstützung. Ich muss es auf MacOS ausführen. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer 教員 Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "使いやすいモデリングツール" October 22, 2022 5.0 仕事の都合でOSS (Open Source Software)であるモデリングツールを探すことがよくありますが，機能と使いやすさから結局astahに戻ってきてしまいます．多くの人に使ってもらう機会があるときに，導入もしやすく，使い勝手の良さから他の選択肢がありません．そう思えるだけの優れた使いやすさを提供してくれています．商用ですので仕方が無いと思いますが，開発したプラグイン等を無料で多くの人が使えるような環境整備をしてくれると有り難いと感じます． Pros ・モデルを直感的にきれいに描け，格段に使いやすい．・APIを用いたJavaプログラムを通じてモデルの情報にアクセスでき，様々に活用できる．・プラグインを通じてエディタを容易に拡張できる．以上の３拍子が揃った高品質なツールは他では見られません．また，時間はかかりましたが，開発者に要望した機能を実現してくれました．ユーザに寄り添った保守をしてくれると思います．そして，ライセンス体系が充実しており，安価に多くの人に使ってもらえるようなライセンスもあります． Cons ・現状のAPI・プラグインでも十分に役立つレベルにあると思いますが，全てのモデル情報が読み書きでき，Javaランタイムの進化に対応できるように開発・実行環境の改善を継続して欲しいです．・開発したプラグイン等を他者に無料で試用してもらえるような環境が提供されると，作り甲斐が増すと思います． Alternatives considered [Cacoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/145718/Cacoo/)[Visual Paradigm](https://www.capterra.com/p/145716/Visual-Paradigm/) Review Source JPD João Paulo D. Analista de Negócios Banking Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Astah Professional" June 27, 2024 5.0 Pros Usabilidade da ferramenta, diagramas disponíveis para desenvolvimento. Cons Ser software desktop, interface da aplicação. Reason for choosing Astah Professional Astah é referência no mercado de modelagem de sistemas Review Source VR Verified Reviewer プログラマー Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ソフトウェア開発の設計フェーズでクラス図、シーケンス図の作成に使用しています。" October 21, 2022 4.0 プログラムの設計で自分の考えをまとめるだけでなく、チームメンバーにすばやく理解していただくのに大変役立っています。ライセンス管理の大変さはありますが、それ以上にとても大きな開発効率アップの効果が得られました。 Pros クラス図、シーケンス図を直感的に作成しやすいです。見やすさもあるため、設計レビューでクラス図、シーケンス図を共有してチームメンバーにすばやく理解していただくのに役立っています。プログラム開発以外の用途でも何らかの図を作成したいときによく使用します。 Cons ユーザーライセンス(社員向け)とノードカウントライセンス(請負などの外部の協力者向け)の2形態で使用していますが、ライセンス管理が大変です。チームで使用する場合、どうしてもライセンス管理者を立てる必要があります。ライセンス管理者はライセンス形態について理解し、適宜メンバーにライセンスを割り当てたり、ライセンス期間を更新する必要があります。チームメンバーの入れ替わりが高頻度な場合はライセンス管理者に少々負担がかかります。どのような構成のメンバーで使用するのかによっておすすめのライセンス形態1つがわかるような情報がホームページなどに掲載されていれば大変参考になると思います。 Review Source AE Andre E. CTO Program Development Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excelente software para modelagem UML" May 13, 2024 5.0 O software funciona muito bem em sistemal operacionais Linux, ele é fácil de usar. Pros No diagrama de casos de uso existe uma aba onde se pode indicar de onde vem os dados de entrada e saída. Cons A geração de relatórios dos casos de uso não é muito funcional. Review Source JM Jeffrey M. Professor Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Astah for Education" December 18, 2023 5.0 Pros There are free student licenses which help using course-based materials for teaching software engineering. The interface is intuitive and easy to use. Cons The amount of information that can be displayed is great- sometimes it can be overwhelming for larger diagrams to tune the display to what you need. Review Source Response from Change Vision December 20, 2023 Thank you for your feedback. We're glad the free student licenses and intuitive interface meet your needs in teaching software engineering. For managing information display in larger diagrams, you might find the visibility settings useful. These can be adjusted per project in \[Tools\] → \[System Properties\] → \[Initial Visibility\], or for individual diagrams via the \[Initial Visibility\] tab in the left-bottom pane. TL Tobias L. Digitalisierungsmanagement Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Das meiste gut, eine Schlüsselfunktion fehlt" January 24, 2024 4.0 Pros Möglichkeit verschiedene Modellierungsarten in einer Software darzustellen und zu bearbeiten. Cons Absolute Insellösung. Schaubilder lassen sich mehr schlecht als recht in andere Formate umwandeln/exportieren. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer 教員 Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "初学者でも使いやすいモデリング学習ツール" October 21, 2022 5.0 umlやer図、ロバストネス分析など、システム開発におけるモデリングをシームレスに統合して行えるとても有意義なツール。これほど幅広い記法に対応しながら、使いやすいモデリングツールを他に知らない。自分は学習者向けに利用しているが、モデリングツールとしては使いやすいので初学者でも取り組みやすい。 Pros umlのダイアグラムだけでなく、ER図やロバストネス分析など、幅広いモデリングに対応しながらも、これだけ使いやすいツールは見当たらない。umlやer図など、記法に関する知識は必要だが、学習した記法を演習として作成するには初学者でも使いやすいツール。使いやすいからと言って単なる学習ツールに留まるのではなく、スケルトンコードの生成やsql ddlの生成など実用性も十分に備えており、開発現場でも十分に実用できるツール。 Cons 複数メンバーでの同時編集ができない点。最近のGoogleDocsやOffice365などのように、Web場などで複数メンバーがリアルタイムに編集できるようになれば素晴らしい。実装の苦労を顧みずに指摘すれば。 Reason for choosing Astah Professional 対応するumlのダイアグラムの豊富さ、er図への対応、ロバストネス分析への対応、各種記法への対応とシームレスな切り替え。 Review Source VR Verified Reviewer 情報システム Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "軽快なモデリングを望むなら最適なツール" October 21, 2022 4.0 マインドマップによる議事録と課題の整理。クラス図によるデータ定義。 Pros ツールを起動したらすぐにモデルを作成できる。ＵＭＬツールにありがちな事細かな設定画面が現れず、モデル作成に没頭できる。画面の左上がなく無限の広がりの中でモデルを作成できる自由度はほかツールでは得られない。 Cons バージョン管理システムに対応していないこと。変更管理はコピーを保存するしかないが、比較は問題なくできる。 Reason for choosing Astah Professional ツールの軽快さ。操作のしやすさ。 Review Source CS Christoph S. Studienleiter Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Astah Professional im Unterrich" October 19, 2022 4.0 Pros Erstellen aller Diagrammtypen wie Klassendiagramme, Sequenzdiagramme, Objektdiagramme, Anwendungsfalldiagramme und ER-Diagramme Cons Ein Plugin für Eclipse mit der einfachen Integration der Diagramme in ein Projekt. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer プログラマ Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "チーム内のコミュニケーションツール" October 31, 2022 4.0 Pros クラス図、シーケンス図をよく使います。チーム内で設計の共通認識をとるのに最適なツールだと思います。マインドマップは、打ち合わせ時などにはメモとして残して、後から頭の整理をするのにとても重宝しています。 Cons 同時に複数人でモデルの編集ができるとうれしいなと思います。また、GitHubなどで、履歴の管理ができるようになるとうれしいです。 Review Source Sho I. Software Engineer Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "思考支援機能を備えたモデリングツール" October 31, 2022 4.0 マインドマップを主に活用しており、複数の図を管理できることから、過去のサービスアイデア・デザインを Astah 上に蓄積でき、それらを振り返ったり、過去の他サービスアイデアを形を変えて活かしたりと機能している。 Pros ＵＭＬモデリングに閉じず、ソフトウェア設計・開発に関わる機能を豊富に提供している点。サービスアイデア・デザインに使えるマインドマップエディタとして。データベース設計の際のＥＲ図エディタとしてなど。記事執筆の際のアウトラインエディタとしてなど。 Cons Figma のような SaaS の感覚で Web ブラウザ上で扱えない点。 Review Source VR Verified Reviewer 情報システム部長 Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "設計書の標準化にツールを一本化" October 24, 2022 4.0 Pros 社内（部内）での上流設計作業時のドキュメンテーションに関して、以前はエクセルベースでまとめていたので、書式、内容もバラバラでした。Astahは設計業務にかかわる多種の図表の表現に対応しているので、書式・内容を標準化するのに、非常に役立っています。 Cons 細かいところでは、色々あったかもしれません。バージョンアップで結構改善されているので、今のところ不満はありません。 Review Source tS teo S. DPTO LICENCIAS Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "buen soporte compras y tecnico" July 11, 2023 5.0 buena en general Pros la rapida respuesta en la compra y generacion de key Cons no tenemos ninguna incidencia con la compra de las licencias Reason for choosing Astah Professional ninguno es por peticion del cliente Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Mind Mapping](https://www.capterra.com/mind-mapping-software/)[Flowchart](https://www.capterra.com/flowchart-software/)[Diagram](https://www.capterra.com/diagram-software/)